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AR04 LAE

2004 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

49,893 mi
Last recorded49,893 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Rio51,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 LAE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 49,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inside and outside edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inside and outside edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside wiper split but still clears screen

Pass 11 Apr 2015 41,022 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 33,984 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 30,159 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Stickers on windscreen in zone 'A' of the swept area.

Unable to fully inspect rear seat belts due to child seat being fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Aug 2012 24,570 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 19,606 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 15,839 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 11,357 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 9,418 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 5,820 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 5,820 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

How Reliable is the Kia Rio?

Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
141,212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,517
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,703
position lamp(s) not working 14,100
Registration plate lamp not working 12,829
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AR04 LAE is a 2004 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2004 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 51,001 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Rio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AR04 LAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Kia Rio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AR04 LAE registered?

AR04 LAE is a 2004 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 August 2004.

Is AR04 LAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR04 LAE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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